Builders Hardware Guides

Our Hettich parts are listed by number. See where Hettich prints its order numbers, what the description next to them tells you, which numbers are ours, and which system your part belongs to: Sensys, Optimat, AvanTech YOU, Quadro, Grant or SlideLine M.

Matching SeamFil or ColorFlex to Formica, Wilsonart, Nevamar or Pionite laminate? Kampel's charts pair those laminate colors with its own numbers. We explain the columns, proportions and marks, why color names do not always match, and which tubes we list.

What do Kampel numbers such as 941, CF8001 and CF9001 mean? A guide to SeamFil laminate repair colors, ColorFlex and ColorFlex II caulk numbers, the Standard and Woodgrain SeamFil kits and SF99 solvent, from Kampel's current documents.

Replacing a Sugatsune push latch or cabinet catch? Find the catalog page for your item number, read the force under the name Sugatsune prints, then match the door gap, color letters, strike version and screws, from the ML-30S and MC-37 to BCTS tension catches.

Which Sugatsune ALT-ST pocket door system fits your cabinet? How to read ALT-ST15 and ALT-ST20 item numbers, inset D360 or overlay D10, the S, M, L and LL door height ranges, slide lengths and cabinet depths, with links to the four installation manuals.

Soft-down, lift-assist, lift-up or lock open? This guide explains Sugatsune lid stay types (SDS, CSD, NSDX, HDS, ARN, SLS-ELAN, SLUN, LADH, L, LSP, LK), the opening direction Sugatsune prints for the soft-down and lift-assist stays, and how Sugatsune sizes them by torque and door weight.

Sugatsune item numbers such as SDS-210/U, ALT-ST15-D360LL-19 or HES3D-E190DN-UL combine a series, a size or type, and sometimes a color or finish code. Here is how to read them from Sugatsune's General Catalog 501 and product pages.

Where to find Blum's 563F and 563H instructions, which TANDEM, TANDEM edge or MOVENTO runner fits a 5/8 or 3/4 inch drawer side, which length fits your cabinet, and which locking devices, rear brackets and shelf locks Blum lists.

Which Blum AVENTOS lift system fits your wall cabinet? What HF top, HS top, HL top, HK top, HK-S, HK-XS and HKi do, how the lift mechanism is chosen, and which lever set, cover set and hardware to order.

Which Blum hinge do you have? Tell CLIP top BLUMOTION, CLIP top, COMPACT BLUMOTION and COMPACT hinges apart by the features in Blum's identification guide, then read hinge part numbers such as 71B3550 or 38N355B.08 and CLIP mounting plate numbers such as 175L6660.22.